Republic of the Sudan (Sudan)

Is a independent political entity in the continent of Africa.

Its center lies at a latitude of 15 and longitude of 30.

Republic of the Sudan also goes by the names, An tSudain, An tSúdáin, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, El Sudan, Es Sudan el Inglizi el Masri, Es Sūdān el Inglīzi el Masri, Jamhuryat el- Sudan, Jumhuriyat as Sudan, Jumhuriyat as Sudan ad Dimuqratiyah, Jumhūrī

The prodominant languages spoken are ar-SD (Arabic) din (Dinka) ha (Hausa) and its currency is the Dinar (SDG),

Republic of the Sudan currently has a population of 43939600 (estimate).

Republic of the Sudan's neighbouring countries are, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Libya, Chad, Uganda, .

Regions within Republic of the Sudan

Largest Cities within Republic of the Sudan


Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: Sudan

Published: Tue, 01 May 2012 09:30:00 GMT

Travel Summary

  • We advise against all travel to the following parts of Sudan: Darfur, the Red Sea State border with Eritrea; the Abyei region; Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile states. See Safety and Security - Local Travel.
  • We advise against all but essential travel to the following parts of Sudan: areas west of the towns of an-Nahud in North Kordofan up to the Darfur border. See Safety and Security - Local Travel.
  • Since November 2011, there have been increased tensions along the border between the Republics of Sudan and South Sudan, which have broken out into conflict. The situation is liable to change quickly and has been exacerbated by cross-border actions by both states and contested border demarcation.
  • On 29 April 2012, the President declared a state of emergency in the five states bordering South Sudan, which give the government expanded powers of arrest. At the current tense time, there are reports of arbitrary detentions in different parts of the country, including Khartoum and including foreign nationals.  We advise extreme caution around any areas which may be sensitive to the government, including military installations, border areas and camps for internally displaced persons.
  • Local laws reflect the fact that Sudan and the capital Khartoum are predominantly Muslim. You should respect local traditions, customs, laws and religions at all times and be aware of your actions to ensure that they do not offend other cultures or religious beliefs, especially during the holy month of Ramadan or if you intend to visit religious areas. For more general information see Travelling during Ramadan.
  • There is a general threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

  • Rallies and demonstrations occur sporadically throughout the country often at short notice. We advise those currently in Sudan to maintain a high level of vigilance, to keep a low profile and avoid crowds. As a precaution, people based in Sudan are advised to maintain several days' stock of food and water and to stay indoors until any demonstration or rally in your locality has passed. See Safety and Security - Political Situation.

  • 23 British nationals required consular assistance in Sudan in the period 01 April 2010 - 31 March 2011. See General - Consular Assistance Statistics. 

  • You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling.  See the General - Insurance.

  • Those currently in or considering travel to Sudan should keep abreast of the latest situation, check the Travel Advice regularly, and register using our LOCATE service. See the Safety and Security section of this travel advice for more details. You should be aware that the capacity of the Embassy to assist in times of crisis will be limited and we recommend that you consider your own travel arrangements should there be the need to leave at short notice, ensuring you have up-to-date travel documents and visas.

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